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After 10 years of camping adventures with hammocks, I have decided to share my passion and experience with hammocks camping. Here you can read about my camping hammock reviews, which camping hammocks I can recommend, and which hammock accessories are worth buying. At the hammock tips & hacks, you will learn everything about the best use of hammocks.
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6M ago
If the second tree is missing, you can just hang your hammock from a car. But where can you safaly attach it? A hammock can be attached to the car in several places. The car can simply be parked at the ideal distance from a tree and then the hammock can be hung between the tree and the car. This works for all cars – whether small cars, jeeps or SUVs!
Where in the car can a hammock be attached?
There are several places in the car where a hammock can be attached. The roof railing, the roof itself, the pillar between the doors and the hinge of the tailgate are suitable for a hammock. A strap can ..read more
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10M ago
You’ve found the perfect spot for your hammock, but you’re missing the second tree? Many beautiful places lack the second attachment point for hanging a hammock. The solution is a lightweight backpack hammock stand. With it, you can secure the hammock to just one tree.
To hang a hammock to one tree, you have two options:
You can attach the hammock to the car for the missing tree.
Alternatively, you can build a hammock stand as a substitute for the second tree and hang the hammock on it – here’s what you need for it.
A lightweight hammock stand as a portable tree substitute
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10M ago
The Wise Owl Outfitters hammock is an affordable hammock set for beginners. In the test of the Wise Owl hammock’s 2-person version, it scores particularly well due to its good quality and the included accessories – though the weak point of this set is the carabiners.
Specifications of the Two-Person Hammock by Wise Owl
The Wise Owl hammock set* consists of a hammock and tree or post attachments.
Dimensions and Weight
Weight
1.6lbs
Lying Surface
9.8ft x 6.2ft
Capacity
500lbs
Material
210T Nylon
Color
available in different combinations
Included in the Package:
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10M ago
This DD Frontline hammock review is about my favorite hammock from DD Hammocks. It is one of the hammocks that brings all the necessary features for hammock camping. It is for me the battleship among the hammocks. That is why it is very popular among bushcrafters and hammock campers. My experience report after 7 nights in the DD Frontline hammock.
The Frontline hammock from DD Hammocks offers:
mosquito net
double bottom (against mosquitoes and better insulation)
insertion compartment for a sleeping pad
Review of the Frontline Hammock from DD Hammocks
This makes it one of the full-feature ha ..read more
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1y ago
This review of the Snugpak Underquilt describes the pros and cons I’ve noticed during my many nights with this hammock underquilt, and what additional material I recommend with this underquilt. An underquilt under the hammock protects against the cold when camping in the hammock.
But before we get started with the review of the Snugpak Underquilt, here’s some basic information about an Underquilt or Underblanket and why it’s so handy for hammock camping.
What is the function of an underquilt for a hammock?
Hammocks are mainly used in tropical or subtropical climates. In these regions, they pro ..read more
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1y ago
The DD Frontline Outdoor Hammock from DD Hammocks is one of the hammocks that brings all the necessary features for hammock camping. It is for me the battleship among the hammocks. That is why it is very popular among bushcrafters and rangers. My experience report after 7 nights in the Frontline hammock.
It offers:
mosquito net
double bottom (against mosquitoes and better insulation)
insertion compartment for a sleeping pad
Review of the Frontline Hammock from DD Hammocks
This makes it one of the full-feature hammocks that can easily be used to spend several days in warm and cold weather!
F ..read more
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1y ago
In this article you will learn how to quickly and safely attach your hammock to a tree. There are different ways of hanging – I describe my favorite 3 best ways to hang a hammock.
The simplest hammock attachment works with webbing slings and carabiners. Alternatively, you can also use tree-friendly suspension sets like tree straps or the Amazonas T-Strap.
3 Best Ways to Hang a Hammock in a Tree
If you want to attach a hammock to a tree, there are a few simple principles to follow. The following steps are important to ensure a secure attachment and a comfortable lying position in the hammock. T ..read more
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1y ago
Anyone who has spent the night in a hammock knows the problem: it’s cold from underneath! Despite a blanket or sleeping bag, you just freeze. Your shoulders, back and bottom cool down. There are two solutions that can help you sleep warm and relaxed in your hammock.
The problem: Why is it cold from below in the hammock?
What is the advantage of hammocks on a hot day turns into a disadvantage at night. In the hammock, no insulating air cushion can build up between the back and the hammock. The body weight presses the clothing layers or the sleeping bag tightly against the hammock and the wind b ..read more
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1y ago
How can the hammock be securely attached to a tree? This review shows the advantages and disadvantages of the Overmont* tree straps suspension kit for your hammock.
Why you should use tree straps?
Tree straps are the gentlest way to attach hammocks to trees. They protect the tree bark from injuries caused by the hammock suspension. If you like trees then you should use tree straps.
Facts about the Tree Straps from Overmont
Here are the hard facts about this hammock suspension kit:
Weight approx. 400g/set
Length: belt 280cm / 2,5cm wide
Load capacity: 300kg
Carabiner steel snap carabiner
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1y ago
The bestselling camping hammock with suspension on Amazon – is it worth buying this travel hammock? This review of hammock from NatureFun shows the pros and cons of this seemingly inexpensive outdoor hammock.
Data of the camping hammock from NatureFun
Weight (hammock+carabiners)
approx. 500g
Lying surface
300 x 200cm
Load capacity
300kg
Material
210T nylon
Color of the fabric
hammock: olive/green; straps & carabiner: black
NaturFun hammock in sewn-in stuff sack
Scope of delivery
The NaturFun hammock comes with:
Hammock with sewn-on stuff sack
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